Archives – Belle of the Barbell

Are BCAAs Worth Taking?

By Dr. Elle, MD / July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020

Introduction BCAAs are heavily marketed as a worthy supplement to your active lifestyle but do they really offer any gains? …

By Dr. Elle, MD / June 6, 2020 June 6, 2020

Introduction Hurting your back while lifting weights can be alarming but for good reason. There are many injuries that are …

By Dr. Elle, MD / May 20, 2020 May 23, 2020

What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellefemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is pain underneath your knee-cap (or patella) that tends to come …

By Dr. Elle, MD / May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020

Introduction In this post recently, I looked at the research surrounding the practice of “glute activation” prior to weight training …

By Dr. Elle, MD / May 1, 2020 May 2, 2020

In an effort to include more plant-based protein in my diet, I was excited to try a fun take on …

By Dr. Elle, MD / April 29, 2020 April 29, 2020

Introduction There are a lot of unknowns and misinformation out there regarding COVID-19. It can be hard to know then …

By Dr. Elle, MD / April 27, 2020 May 6, 2020

Even though “vegan” sounds like a healthier option, not all vegan replacements of favorite non-plant-based foods are actually healthier than …

By Dr. Elle, MD / April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020

Introduction We’ve all at least heard about the practice of doing glute activation exercises prior to leg day. It’s EVERYWHERE …

By Dr. Elle, MD / April 13, 2020 April 13, 2020

Introduction Worried about losing hard-earned muscle while limited to the rudimentary home workout equipment you’re stuck with in your basement? …

By Dr. Elle, MD / April 6, 2020 April 13, 2020

Introduction Did you know glute activation exercises prior to lifting actually scientifically cause worse glute growth? I’ll show you the …